Submersed in the culture.

The best way to learn a foreign language is to be submersed in the culture.  You need to order your breakfast, ask where the toilets are, and pay for movie tickets in the native tongue.  Medicine is the same thing.  You can’t dip a toe.  You have to dive in. If you’ve never been to [...]

Papa Badger’s New Stripe

My husband is getting promoted August 1st.  I’m pretty excited about it.  I’ve been getting ready for the ceremony.  We’re also looking at houses.  Our VA loan came through and I have my eye on a 4 bedroom on a corner lot with a fireplace.  I know that this blog uses a lot of emotions–most [...]

Ode to a Spoon

Ode to a Spoon, originally uploaded by alexcateye. “Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” Zen Proverb My life is full of simple tasks that bring me joy. I make art. I keep house. Thread needles Start washer Wipe tables Read stories Brew coffee Pour soymilk Scrub toilets Cook dinner [...]